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Michael R. Hemmerich

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER
Durham, NC 27701
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CRD#: 6141142
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Professional summary


Michael Richard Hemmerich is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC located in Durham, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) 05/20/2014 - HEMMERICH CAPITAL, LLC - PERSONAL CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR RECEIPT OF DISTRIBUTIONS FROM PASSIVE INVESTMENTS. SOLE OWNER OF CHECKING ACCOUNT AND LLC. - TIME SPENT 1% - DURHAM, NC. (2) 7/10/2019 - Hemmerich Wealth Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for FPL Business (entity for FPL business) - Start 07/10/2019 - 120 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. (3) 07/10/2019 - Fortress Retirement Plan Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for FPL Business (entity for FPL business) - Start Date 07/10/2019 - 5 Hours Per Month/5 During Securities Trading. (4) 09/18/2019 - Fortress Financial Partners - Investment Related DBA name for Securities business through FPL; no hours during trading as this is one and the same to securities business. (5) 07/31/2022 - Just a Pinch Productions, LLC - Investment interest as a limited partner (approximately 35%) in "Just A Pinch Productions, LLC," a California limited liability corporation, which produced the film "My Favorite Girlfriend." I have no management powers or responsibilities. Other than the original financing, I spend no time on it other then getting occasional phone or email updates and was only on the set as an interested visitor for about six hours during the three weeks of filming. My title is "Executive Producer," which means that I've provided equity financing but doesn't mean I have any executive authority. The "Producers" are the ones who solely make all decisions related to the movie - cast, crew, distribution, etc..., although they are happy to receive any comments I may have. It's analogous to being a limited partner in a real estate investment partnership with the general partner having all authority. For example, if a film wins a Best Picture Academy Award, it's the Producers whose names are on the Oscar, not any of the Executive Producers. The latter just hopes to get a positive return on the investment.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 11, 2019 - Present

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

Office #1: 404 Hunt Street, Ste 520, Durham, NC 27701
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290298
Durham, NC
Current

April 14, 2022 - Present

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

Office #1: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290298
Raleigh, NC
Past

March 15, 2013 - July 15, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DURHAM, NC
Past

January 16, 2013 - July 15, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DURHAM, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(7/11/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/14/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200 Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Mailing Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone number
(919) 322-2762
Established
North Carolina since 11/17/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP BROCHURE FOR FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE JOSEPH N. GRABAR, III REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MAY 14, 2004OWNER
GURE, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPHOWNER6339890
CARTER, ANA RFINOP/CFO/PFO/POO4424794
GRABAR, JOSEPH NICHOLAS IIICEO/CCO/TRUSTEE2776181

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,115
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 346,106,253

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Company Information


FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

CRD#: 290298Durham, NC 27701

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